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Environment and Safety
IMPORTANT
Please read the safety instructions before first use of this phone.
• Avoid exposure of this telephone to moisture or liquid.
• To prevent electric shock, do not open the handset or base cabinet.
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Avoid metallic contact (e.g. metal clips, keys) between the battery contacts and charging conductors.
• There is a slight chance that the telephone could be damaged by an electrical storm. It is recommended that users unplug the
phone from the mains supply and telephone socket during a storm.
• Do not open the base unit or charger. This could expose you to high voltages.
• Do not use the handset in an explosive hazard area such as where there is gas leaking.
• There is a chance that the telephone could be damaged by an electrical storm. It is recommended that users unplug the
phone from the mains supply and telephone socket during a storm.
• Do not use your telephone during an electrical storm thunderstorm as it is possible to get an electric shock. Refer to
information contained in the White pages directory.
• Follow the local regulations regarding the disposal of your packing materials, exhausted batteries and used phone. Wherever
possible, recycle those materials.
• We advise that this phone should not be used near intensive care medical equipment or by persons with pacemakers.
• Clean with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth. Never use cleaning agents, particularly aggressive solvents.
• Because the phone works by sending radio signals between base station and handset, wearers of hearing aids may
experience interference in the form of a humming noise.
• Your phone may interfere with electrical equipment such as answering machines, televisions, clock radios and computers if
placed too close. It is recommended that you position the base unit at least one metre from such appliances.
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This telephone complies with applicable safety requirements for exposure to radio waves (EMR). The mean power of this
telephone does not exceed 20mW limit at which point testing is required.
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The earpiece of the handset may attract small metal objects such as staples and pins. Care should be taken when placing the
handset near these items.
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This telephone is not designed for making emergency telephone calls when the mains power fails. Always have a corded
phone available to be able to make and receive calls to emergency services if the mains power fails.
Handset Charger Adapter
Input: 230VAC 50Hz
Output: 6VDC 400mA
Base Unit Adapter
Input: 230VAC 50Hz
Output: 9VDC 300mA
Battery requirements
Each handset requires two rechargeable Ni-MH batteries, size AAA 1.2V 750mAh (HR10/44).
CAUTION: Use only the mains adaptors supplied with this equipment. Incorrect adapter polarity or voltage can
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WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. Never use non-
rechargeable batteries. Use recommended type supplied with this product. NiMH batteries must be disposed
of in accordance with the applicable waste disposal regulations.